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Close up image of cauliflower salad in a bowl with chives sprinkled on top and a lemon on the side.

Loaded Cauliflower Salad

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This loaded cauliflower salad is a delicious low-card side dish! Crispy bacon, tangy sour cream, and sharp cheddar cheese make this recipe super flavorful and satisfying. Serve this loaded cauliflower salad alongside a protein of your choice for an easy keto meal.
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Total 15 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 6

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Large bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 large cauliflower head (cut into florets)
  • 12 ounces bacon (see Notes)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise (see Notes)
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ cup chives (chopped)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Bring ½-inch of water to a boil in a large pot. Add in cauliflower, cover with lid and steam for 5-7 minutes or until tender.
  • Add bacon to a large skillet over medium heat and cook for about 3 minutes per side. Remove from skillet, let cool, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
  • Add the steamed cauliflower, bacon, mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, pepper, chives, and cheese to a large bowl and mix until combined.

Recipe Notes

  • Bacon: Either thin or thick-cut bacon will work in this recipe.
  • Mayonnaise: Feel free to use low-fat mayonnaise in this recipe, if you'd like!
 
Recipe yields approximately 6 servings. Nutritional values shown reflect information for one serving. Macros may vary slightly based on specific brands of ingredients used.
To determine the size of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed, then weigh the entire recipe when finished. Divide the total weight (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by 6. Result will be the weight of one serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1servingCalories: 513calProtein: 15gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 1056mgPotassium: 592mgTotal Carbs: 9gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gNet Carbs: 6gVitamin A: 415IUVitamin C: 71mgCalcium: 195mgIron: 1mg
Recipe By: Sam Guarnieri
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